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2019 Subaru Ascent Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 431 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Subaru Ascent

The 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2019 Subaru Ascent

The 2019 Subaru Ascent is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
431
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Subaru Ascent (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V855000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V955000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V587000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V218000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V856000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V519000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V508000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V907000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Subaru Ascent

Based on 431 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
150
Power Train
79
Visibility/wiper
62
Unknown Or Other
39
Engine
20
Service Brakes
16
Visibility
15
Suspension
10
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Subaru Ascent — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 431 complaints 2020 316 complaints 2021 96 complaints 2022 53 complaints 2023 39 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Subaru Ascent

Is the 2019 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has 8 recalls and 431 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Subaru Ascent are: Electrical System, Power Train, Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Subaru Ascent safe to buy?
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Ascent should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Ascent are: 2013, 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.